Posted Breed: Jack Russell Terrier (short coat). Health & Personal info
10 years old, birthday 12/21/2003
Weight: 26 pounds
Excellent health
Mild tartar on teeth
All vaccinations up to date as of June 2013
He has a fatty tumor behind right front leg, that's been checked by our vet and is OK.
Has a patch on his left muzzle where he has lost all his hair
Full of energy
Social Info
Loves life
Loves to play with anyone or any animal
Lives for fun
Sweet. Not a mean bone in his body (we've never heard him growl.)
A cuddler
Ideal family placement
Someone who is home regularly (Stitch is very pack oriented and prefers to be with people and other animals)
Electric fence or fenced in back yard best. If he's off lead and catches a scent, he won't come back until he's done sniffing.
Knows word "potty" and will potty on command but new owner must be proactive in letting Stitch out to pee because if indoors, he does not let you know he needs to go out.

Jack Russell Terrier

Overview:

A strong, active, little working Terrier of great character with flexible body of medium length. His smart movement matches his keen expression. Tail docking is optional and the coat may be smooth, rough or broken.

White should predominate (i.e., must be more than 51% white) with tan, black, or brown markings. Brindle markings are unacceptable.

Coat:

Smooth, without being so sparse as not to provide a certain amount of protection from the elements and undergrowth. Rough or broken coated, without being woolly.

Character:

The terrier must present a lively, active and alert appearance. It should impress with its fearless and happy disposition. It should be remembered that the Jack Russell is a working terrier and should retain these instincts. Nervousness, cowardice or over-aggressiveness should be discouraged and it should always appear confident.

Temperament:

The Jack Russell Terrier is a perky, merry, devoted, and loving dog. Spirited and obedient, yet absolutely fearless. Careful and amusing, he enjoys games and playing with toys. Friendly and generally kind to children who have been taught not to tease or strike the dog. They are intelligent, yet willful and determined. They can be slightly difficult to train and need a firm, experienced trainer. The Jack Russell can be aggressive with other dogs if not well trained and socialized.

Care:

All coat types are easy to groom. Comb and brush regularly with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when necessary. To show, owners must strip the coat. Like the rough coat, the broken coated Jack needs to be stripped out also.

Activity:

The Jack Russell terrier is very adaptable and will exercise itself in a small yard, but it will be in its glory with space to run, hunt and play.

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

Health Issue:

Some are prone to dislocation of the kneecaps, inherited eye diseases, deafness, Legg Perthes-a disease of the hip joints of small breeds of dogs.

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Meet in person. Whenever possible it is best to meet the animal in person before agreeing to bring them into your life. Even though photos and descriptions can tell you a bit about a dog, you can’t get a true feeling for the animal until you are able to interact with them and make sure they are a good fit for your entire family, including other pets.

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Posted Breed: Jack Russell Terrier (short coat). This is one sweet guy! He was named Pate because of his "liver" color. He is definitly a snuggler, he will lay across your shoulder for as long as you will allow. Picture of him is not that good but he is a very handsome boy.

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Posted Breed: Jack Russell Terrier (short coat). Adittude plus. I will be you best bud and give you my opinion on everything. I like other dgs, but may want to boss them around. I really just am a big talker and want someone to see through my tough guy additude.
Want you give me the home I so want.

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Posted Breed: Jack Russell Terrier / Jack Russell Terrier (Parson Russell Terrier) (short coat). HELP SAVE ME & MY FRIENDS!!
Russell Rescue saved darling Jill and over 200 others in 20011.
Russell Rescue purpose to save the unloved and unwanted and find home to love and care for them forever.
In order to continue to do this Russell Rescue need your help.
Russell Rescue is on need of:
Foster homes (short term houseing with love until a forever home can be found)
Donation of funding for medical procedures ( RR treated 10 Hw+ dogs in 2009 alone)
Donation of shelter adoption fees ($25.00 to $100.00/rescue dog)
Donation of Spay/Neuter, shots and mis fees (averages $75.00/dog)
Dog food
If you would like to help Russell Rescue continue save more Jack's please contact us at
mr1233@realtracs.com.
Russell Rescue is a 501-C3 making your donation tax deductable.
Help Russell Save more live!!!!

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Posted Breed: Jack Russell Terrier / Rat Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Gerald is a very sweet 2 year old jrt/rat terrier mix. He has lots of energy so needs an outgoing family. He is crate trained. Does well with other dogs and loves to be around people. He loves the outside so a fenced yard would be his friend.

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Posted Breed: Jack Russell Terrier (short coat). Poor little Sassy turned in to AC at 11 yrs. old. She is really sweet but very confused and frightened. Sassy knows sit, and walks well on a leash. According to her previous owner she is good with kids and potty trained. Will you save her? It is so difficult and unfair for a Sr., who has known a home all her life, to be turned into a shelter. Even though Sassy is about 11 yrs. old, she still has good years ahead of her and deserves to spend them in a loving home.

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Posted Breed: Jack Russell Terrier. Swish is a wonderful dog, who would be great with another dog and a family that would like their dog to be an active member of their family. She loves to play and has a great investigative personality.

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Posted Breed: Jack Russell Terrier (short coat). I'm new in town....the little guy with a big smile. I'm very social....all the dogs love me.
The nice lady who rescued me from the shelter said I am AWESOME.

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Posted Breed: Jack Russell Terrier (short coat). Patrick is a 4 year old JRT who was abandoned by his owner. He's good with other dogs and cats. Please email Mary Ruth at russellrescuetn@gmail.com if interested in this handsome guy.